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Coronavirus (Covid-19) Infection Survey Northern Ireland – 10 – 16 April 2021

The Department of Health has published the next in the series of weekly results from its COVID-19 Infection Survey (CIS). The findings set out in this repor...

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Vaccination programme continues at pace

The latest detailed breakdown of Northern Ireland’s COVID-19 vaccination programme shows that around 90% of over 50s have received their first vaccine. Patr...

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Minister announces major new health service support funds

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the establishment of new grant schemes for cancer and mental health charities and a Carers Support Fund. The Cance...

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Community pharmacy commissioning plan agreed

Health Minister Robin Swann has announced his support for a community pharmacy commissioning plan for 2021-22. The Department of Health, working closely wit...

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Early opportunity for 35-39 year olds to book Covid-19 vaccine

The vaccine programme in Northern Ireland has some limited availability for those aged 35 to 39 to book a Covid-19 vaccine. This opportunity is in advance o...

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Close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases to be tested

Close contacts of confirmed cases of COVID-19 will be asked to take a PCR test within 48 hours of being identified as a close contact, whether or not they have...

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Health minister on easing of restrictions

Commenting on the Executive’s decisions on easing Covid-19 restrictions, Health Minister Robin Swann said: “I very much welcome the fact that Ministers have re...

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Swann: Northern Ireland vaccination programme continues ahead of schedule

The Health Minister has visited the vaccination centre at South Lake Leisure Centre to meet those involved in helping to deliver the vaccination programme with...

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Swann thanks vaccine teams

Health Minister Robin Swann has thanked vaccine teams after surpassing the one million vaccines milestone. Speaking on a visit to the vaccination centre at ...

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NI vaccine total hits the one million mark

Health Minister Robin Swann has hailed “another landmark to welcome” as the number of COVID-19 vaccines administered in Northern Ireland passed the one million...

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